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http://www.utpb.edu/artsci/chem
J. Michael Robinson, PhD
Ellen and Bill Noel Distinguished Professor for Energy
Research, Professor of Chemistry
Professor of Chemistry and Ellen and Bill Noël Distinguished
Professor for Energy Research. BS, MS, Louisiana Technological
University; PhD (1973), Louisiana State University.
Administered by the Department of Science and Mathematics
within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Chemistry is a central science that provides a basic understanding
needed to deal with many of society’s needs. It is a
critical field for man’s attempt to feed and clothe
the world population, to tap new sources of energy, to improve
health, and to protect our environment. All life processes
are manifestations of chemical change. Understanding chemical
reactivity is necessary for our understanding of life and
the world around us. Modern chemical instrumental techniques
furnish a crucial dimension. They account for the recent acceleration
of progress that now promises especially high return from
the investment of additional resources in the field of chemistry.
The chemical industry of the U.S. employs over a million people.
There is no basic science that offers greater security for
investment in the future than chemistry.
The Chemistry program leading to the Bachelor of Science
degree at U. T. Permian Basin follows the guidelines of the
American Chemical Society for a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
This degree is appropriate for a student who wishes to pursue
a professional career in chemistry or biochemistry. It is
equally appropriate for one who desires a strong background
in this central science as preparation for medical, dental,
and veterinary schools, pharmacy, medical technology, technical
sales, technical patent law, and teaching.
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Degree Requirements
The total semester credit hours required for a B.S. in Chemistry
is 120.
General Education 46 semester credit hours
Complete the requirements shown in the General
Education Requirements section on pages 51-52 of this
catalog including the following specific courses.
Mathematics |
MATH 2413, 2414 |
8 sch |
| Physics |
PHYS 2425, 2426 |
8 sch or PHYS 1401, 1402 |
Computer Use
All majors must demonstrate a basic use of computing through
completion of COSC 1335 or similar computer science course
which requires the actual use of computers.
Chemistry Major and Minor Requirements
Plan A: 44 semester credit hours (26 upper level) or Plan
B: 32 semester credit hours (24 upper level)
Students may complete the requirements for a BS degree in
Chemistry through either of two plans. Plan A, for professionals,
requires a minor. Plan B requires a second major instead of
a minor.
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1312-1112 |
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General CHEM |
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| CHEM 3411-3113,
3412-3114 |
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Organic CHEM |
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| CHEM 3324-3225 |
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Analytical CHEM |
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| CHEM 3695 |
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CHEM Research |
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| CHEM 4301-4103,
4302-4104 |
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Physical CHEM |
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| CHEM 4389-4189 |
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NMR Spect. |
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| CHEM 4374-4174 |
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Adv. Inorganic CHEM |
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Medicinal CHEM |
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32 sch |
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Plan
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*Other CHEM 4xxx and Chem 3695 may be substituted.
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Chemistry Minor
The Chemistry minor provides an appropriate supporting background
particularly suited for students pursuing a major in another
area of science or math but not limited to these. This plan
furnishes some knowledge about inorganic, organic, and biochemistry
and provides the essential analytical tools for other areas
of study.
Minor Requirements
The total semester credit hour requirements for a minor in
Chemistry is 23 with at least 12 sch at the upper level.
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| CHEM 1311-1111, 1312-1112 |
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General Chemistry |
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| CHEM 3411-3113, 3412-3114 |
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Organic Chemistry |
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| CHEM 3324-3225 |
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Analytical Chemistry |
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Chemistry as a Teaching
Field Requirements
A teaching field in Chemistry requires the completion of
at least the 32 sch major (Plan B).
Substitution of any courses must be cleared through the
Chemistry faculty.
TExES/ExCET Requirements
Candidates for TExES/ExCET tests in 8-12 Physical Science
must have completed the courses listed for each area below
or equivalent courses.
8-12 Physical Sciences: CHEM 1311/1111,
1312/1112, 3324/3225, 3411/3113, 3412/3114, 4301/4103; PHYS
2425, 2426; NTSC 4311; 3 hours of science electives.
Candidates for TExES/ExCET tests in 8-12 Life Sciences must
have completed the courses listed for each area below or equivalent
courses.
8-12 Life Sciences: BIOL 1306/1106, 1307/1107,
3300/3101 or 3324/3215, 3372, 4340, 4342; CHEM 1311/1111,
1312/1112; NTSC 4311; 4 hours biology electives.
Candidates for TExES/ExCET tests in 8-12 Science must have
completed the courses listed for each area below or equivalent
courses.
8-12 Science: BIOL1306/1106, 1307/1107,
4340, 4342; BIOL 3372 or 3230/3231; BIOL 3300/3101 or 3324/3125;
CHEM 1311/1111, 1312/1112, 3411/3113; GEOL 1301/1101, 1302/1102; GEOG
3307; PHYS 1301/1101 and 1302/1102 or PHYS 2425 and 2426; NTSC 4311;
3-4 hours of science electives.
Candidates for TExES/ExCET tests in 4-8 Science must have
completed the courses listed for each area below or equivalent
courses.
4-8 Science: BIOL 1306/1106, 1307/1107,
4340; BIOL 3372 or 3230/3231; CHEM 1311/1111, 1312/1112; GEOL
1301/1101, 1302/1102; GEOG 3307; PHYS 1301/1101; NTSC 4311; and 9-12 hours
of science electives.
Candidates for TExES/ExCET tests in 4-8 Math/Science Composite
must have completed the courses listed for each area below
or equivalent courses.
4-8 Math/Science Composite: MATH 2412, 2413,
2414, 3300, 3301, 3305, 3310, 3350; BIOL 1306/1106, 1307/1107;
BIOL 3372 or 3230/3231; CHEM 1311/1111; GEOL 1301/1101; PHYS 1301/1101
or GEOL 1402; NTSC 4311; 6 hours of science electives.
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Course Listing
CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I (3)†
An introduction to chemistry, fundamentals of atomic structure
and bonding, periodic chart, chemical nomenclature, equations
and reactions. Prerequisite: high school chemistry. Corequisite:
math at college algebra level or better. FS
CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Lab I (1)†
Experiments related to principles and topics covered in CHEM
1311. Corequisite: CHEM 1311. FS
CHEM 1312 General Chemistry II (3)†
Continuation of Chem 1311. Kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics,
electrochemistry, environmental chemistry, nuclear chemistry,
and organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 1311 and 1111 both with
C grade or higher. S, Summer
CHEM 1112 General Chemistry Lab II (1)†
Experiments related to principles and topics covered in CHEM
1312. Prerequisite: CHEM 1311 and 1111 with C grade or higher.
Corequisite: CHEM 1312. S, Summer
CHEM 3411 Organic Chemistry I (4)
Organic functional groups. Emphasizes synthesis and mechanisms.
For chemistry, pre-professional and other science majors.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1312-1112 with C grade or higher. Corequisite:
CHEM 3113. F
CHEM 3113 Experimental Organic I (1)
Techniques of separation, purification and synthesis of organic
compounds. F
CHEM 3412 Organic Chemistry II (4)
Continuation of CHEM 3411 including an introduction to
naturally occurring and biologically important compounds.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3411 and 3113 with C grade or higher.
Corequisite: CHEM 3114. S
CHEM 3114 Experimental Organic II (1)
Continuation of CHEM 3113; organic synthesis, qualitative
analysis, spectral interpretation (IR, NMR, MS), and instrument
usage. Prerequisites: CHEM 3411 and 3113 with C grade or higher.
Corequisite: CHEM 3412. S
CHEM 3324 Analytical Chemistry I (3)
Analytical techniques and methods (emphasis on instrumentation)
common to all areas of chemistry, medicine and the biological
sciences. Corequisite: CHEM 3225. F
CHEM 3225 Analytical Chemistry Lab I (2)
Laboratory experience with instruments and methods presented
in CHEM 3324. Corequisite: CHEM 3324. F
CHEM 3695 Research (Available for up to 6 credit hours)
Laboratory work on some aspect of a Chemistry research problem.
Prerequisite: consultation with chemistry faculty and permission
of research advisor. May be repeated for credit. F, S, Summer
CHEM 4301 Physical Chemistry I (3)
Kinetic molecular theory, molecular thermodynamics and an
introduction to molecular energies. Prerequisites: one year
of physics and one year of calculus. Corequisite: CHEM 4103.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3324 and 3225. F
CHEM 4103 Experimental Physical Chemistry I (1)
Thermodynamic, kinetic and spectroscopic measurements. High-vacuum
techniques and the use of sophisticated equipment in measuring
molecular parameters. Corequisite: CHEM 4301. F
CHEM 4302 Physical Chemistry II (3)
Kinetics, quantum mechanics, bonding and molecular spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 4301. S
CHEM 4104 Experimental Physical Chemistry II (1)
Continuation of CHEM 4103. Prerequisite: CHEM 4103. Corequisite
or prerequisite: CHEM 4302. S
CHEM 4340 Medicinal Chemistry (3)
A brief historical development of medicinal chemistry and
pharmacognosy is followed by a detailed look at most drug
classes. Emphasis will be on relating chemical structure with
bioactivity. Commonly used methods of drug design are interspersed.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3412. S
CHEM 4374 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Modern bonding theories at a level appropriate to understanding
structure and chemical properties. Periodic relationships
applied to families of elements. Prerequisite: CHEM 3324,
3225; CHEM 4301 and 4302 are desirable. S
CHEM 4174 Experimental Inorganic Chemistry (1)
Experiments which illustrate the descriptive nature of chemistry
as well as techniques in the synthesis and identification
of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 3324, 3225. S
CHEM 4389 Selected Topics (3)
Undergraduate courses which will be offered only once or will
be offered infrequently or which are being developed before
a regular listing in the catalog and may be acceptable for
graduate credit. F
CHEM 4391 Contract Study (3)
Advanced independent study or research (Same as 3391 but equivalent
to senior level course). These courses will not count for
graduate credit.
† Course fulfills general education
requirements.
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